http://www.nps.gov/sama News releases from Salem Maritime National Historic Site. en-us http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/friendship-evening-program-2013.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 13:28:52 EST The captain and staff of the Friendship of Salem will present an illustrated outdoor program detailing the recent repairs and future maintenance plans for Friendship using photographs, blueprints and a “hands-on” tour of the major repair areas of the ship. This free, 90-minute program will be held on Derby Wharf beginning at 7pm on May 16th. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/state-of-the-park-report-2013.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:26:35 EST Scientists, technicians and Salem Maritime National Historic Site managers have taken a long look at natural, cultural and historic resources in their care and summarized their findings in a first-of-its kind “State of the Park” report. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/park-celebrates-75th-anniversary.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:46:50 EST Celebratory musket fire and cheers will echo off the roofs and wharves of the Salem waterfront as America’s first National Historic Site celebrates its 75th anniversary this Sunday, March 17th 2013. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/removal-of-non-historic-rigging-shed.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:04:38 EST The “Rigging Shed,” a non-historic wooden structure built in 1997, is scheduled to be demolished and removed from Central Wharf this Spring. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/veterans-day-fee-free-2012.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:18:18 EST In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Salem Maritime National Historic Site, will be offering everyone fee-free tours and programs during the Veterans Day weekend. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/witch-calendar-lecture-2012.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:14:31 EST To commemorate the Salem Witch Trials, Salem resident and historian Timothy Kendall will present a free illustrated public lecture at 7pm on October 18th at the National Park Visitor Center (2 New Liberty St.). http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/coast-for-every-classroom-release-2012.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:32:03 EST Last week twenty-two teachers from Salem and greater Essex County took part in “A Coast for Every Classroom,” a week-long professional development workshop promoting the value of place-based education programs for students. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/2012-salem-maritime-festival.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:21:25 EST The 2012 Salem Maritime Festival, a celebration of “Ships, Sawdust, Sailors & Song,” will be held August 3-4, 2012 and hosted by the National Park Service on the historic wharves at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/access-to-friendship-in-2012.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:06:39 EST The second phase of repair work on Friendship of Salem, Salem Maritime National Historic Site’s tall ship, is currently underway at the ship’s berth on Derby Wharf. Friendship will not be participating in any sailing events this year due to ongoing work. Public access to Friendship will continue throughout the summer on a modified schedule as carpenters and engineers complete various maintenance projects aboard the ship. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/privateer-book-launch.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:58:16 EST On June 28 at 7 PM at the Salem Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street) the National Park Service will present a free lecture and book signing about the Salem privateers during the War of 1812. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/friendship-return-june-2012.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:19:28 EST National Park Service Superintendent Michael Quijano-West announced today that Friendship of Salem is sailing home. "It is time to celebrate! Friendship is in the water and if the weather holds, we invite the community to join us Saturday, June 9th at 3pm on historic Derby Wharf to welcome her home." http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/derby-house-closure-2012.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:08:26 EST The Derby House, part of Salem Maritime National Historic Site, will be closed starting June 18th, 2012 for historic preservation work and maintenance. The work will continue throughout most of 2012, with a completion date to-be-determined. http://www.nps.gov/sama/parknews/economic-impact-report-released.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:14:20 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that visitors to Salem Maritime National Historic Site spent $52.1 million in Salem and adjacent communities in 2010.